Bringing water to the fields, ensuring a bountiful harvest.

These days, farmers in the northern communes of Thai Nguyen province are focusing on tending to their spring crops. Recognizing that irrigation water is a crucial factor in determining yield, local authorities have proactively implemented various solutions to ensure water supply for production.

The people of My Vy village (Thuong Minh commune) proactively store and regulate water to serve agricultural production.

In My Vy village, Thuong Minh commune, this spring, people planted over 3 hectares of hybrid rice. To ensure stable rice growth, along with technical measures such as weeding, fertilizing, and pest control, ensuring irrigation water is always a priority. Small ponds and lakes are filled with water early; the canal system is regularly dredged and cleared, helping water reach the fields, creating conditions for uniform rice development and minimizing weather-related risks.

Mr. Ly Van Ba, Head of My Vy village, said: Before the irrigation system was built, the entire cultivated area depended on rainwater, producing only one rice crop per year. In recent years, thanks to investment in the construction of dams and canals, people have been able to proactively produce two rice crops and one cash crop. Households in the village have also formed self-governing groups to inspect, dredge, and regulate water properly, contributing to increased productivity and output.

In Na Oi village, Phong Quang commune, the irrigation canal system has proven remarkably effective. The project provides irrigation for nearly 5 hectares of rice and other crops, helping people to be more proactive in their production. In areas with sufficient water supply, crops are growing well, creating expectations for a successful harvest. Ms. Vu Thi Dau, a resident of the village, shared: "Since the irrigation canal was built, the water shortage has been largely overcome. Crop care is easier, and the yield of rice and other crops is gradually improving, contributing to increased income."

To ensure water supply for the spring crop, starting from the end of 2025, the commune authorities have developed production plans linked to specific water supply schemes for each area. Irrigation works have been inspected and repaired promptly; many inland canals have been dredged to ensure smooth water flow. At the same time, small reservoirs and dams have been properly stockpiled, ready to serve production throughout the season.

Mr. Ly Van Truong, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Thuong Minh commune, informed: The hilly terrain means that many production areas depend on natural water sources, therefore, proactively securing water resources is very important. The local government has mobilized the participation of the entire political system and the people in repairing and upgrading irrigation works. As a result, the canal system basically meets the irrigation needs.

Along with infrastructure investment, people are actively adopting water-saving measures. Rotational irrigation has been implemented in many areas to distribute water rationally and minimize losses. Some households have invested in pipelines to bring water from streams to their fields, reducing labor costs. Water management and regulation are also emphasized. Personnel in charge at reservoirs and dams regularly monitor and distribute water appropriately, preventing localized water shortages. Public awareness campaigns have been intensified, contributing to improved understanding of water use and protection within the community.

In addition, localities have flexibly changed the crop structure in areas where irrigation is difficult to ensure. Many areas have been converted to growing cash crops, drought-resistant crops, or high -economic- value crops suitable to the natural conditions, contributing to improved production efficiency.

From the proactive efforts of the government to the active participation of the people, the work of ensuring irrigation water for the spring crop in the highland communes is being implemented synchronously and effectively. The rational management and use of water resources has contributed to stabilizing production, creating a foundation for increasing income and improving living standards, and moving towards sustainable agricultural development.

Source: https://baothainguyen.vn/kinh-te/202604/dan-nuoc-ve-dong-vun-mua-no-am-8b910a7/